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BG66 VVU

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,712 mi
Last recorded87,712 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 VVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 87,712 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 80,031 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 80,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 62,010 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 50,298 miles

offside front tyre worn both edges smooth and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 33,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BG66 VVU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 48,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG66 VVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG66 VVU registered?

BG66 VVU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 October 2016.

Is BG66 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG66 VVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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